Call of Duty: Warzone Shotgun Temporarily Removed

Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Deactivates the Reclaimer 18 Shotgun

The popular Reclaimer 18 shotgun has been temporarily removed from Call of Duty: Warzone, with no immediate explanation from developers. The sudden removal, announced via official Call of Duty channels, has sparked considerable player discussion.

Warzone boasts an incredibly large arsenal, constantly expanding with weapons from new Call of Duty titles like Black Ops 6. This vast selection presents balancing challenges, particularly when integrating weapons originally designed for different games (such as Modern Warfare 3). Maintaining balance and stability across this diverse weapon pool is a significant undertaking for the development team.

The Reclaimer 18, a semi-automatic shotgun inspired by the SPAS-12, is the latest weapon affected. Its temporary disablement leaves players questioning the cause. The official announcement offered no specific reason or return date.

The Reclaimer 18's Unexpected Absence

The lack of detail surrounding the removal has fueled speculation, with many players pointing to a potentially "glitched" blueprint variant. Videos and screenshots circulating online suggest an unusually high lethality for certain configurations of the weapon.

Player reactions are mixed. Many applaud the developers' proactive approach to addressing potential balance issues, even suggesting a review of the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts, which allow dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18, creating a very powerful combination. While some players fondly remember similar "akimbo shotgun" builds from previous games, others found them frustrating to encounter.

However, some players express disappointment, arguing the disablement is overdue. Given that the problematic blueprint, "Inside Voices," is exclusive to a paid Tracer Pack, some feel this situation inadvertently created a "pay-to-win" scenario, highlighting the need for more thorough testing before releasing such content.